Thursday's prep roundup: Father Lopez boys basketball advances

Published: Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 11:31 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 11:33 p.m.

DAYTONA BEACH — Malik Maitland and A.J. Ford combined for 49 points to lead the Green Wave to a victory over Gainesville P.K. Yonge (14-12) in the Region 1-3A quarterfinal.

Maitland scored 25 points, Ford chipped in 24, Cam Breehl had 16 and Mason San Souci had 12 as Father Lopez improved to 26-2.

“We played a great first half,” Father Lopez coach Eddie Miller said. “We were ready to play (Thursday).”

Lopez jumped out to a 47-22 halftime lead and never looked back. Green Wave point guard Kyle Smith had seven assists, while San Souci led the team with 11 rebounds.

Father Lopez will play Gainesville St. Francis in the semifinals Saturday.

First Academy-Leesburg 56, Calvary Christian 49

LEESBURG — First Academy-Leesburg stormed back from an eight-point deficit in the last quarter to defeat visiting Calvary Christian in the Region 1-2A quarterfinal.

Calvary (18-9) built a 43-35 lead after three quarters behind a game-high 18 points from Zach Camporese.

“I am so proud of my team we had a great season 18-9,” Calvary coach John Rogers said. “They fought hard all year.

“We have a great bunch of young men, with a very bright future. We are going to take a little much needed break, get the kids back in the gym and plan on winning the district title next year so we can have a home game.”

Heritage 92, Deltona 69

PALM BAY — Deltona entered Thursday’s Region 3-6A quarterfinal having won six of its last eight games, but the Wolves couldn’t overcome a strong Heritage squad.